All camp registrations are completed online using the registration link. Click here to get started!

Camps are open for registration until the camp session is full. Camps fill quickly, so we encourage registering as early as possible.

• Resident (Overnight) Campers: Includes housing in The Castillian, Texas Rowing Technique Manual, all meals, and transportation between the dorms, the boathouse and campus. 
• Commuter (Day) Campers: Includes breakfast and lunch, the Texas Rowing Technique Manual and transportation between the dorms, the boathouse and campus. Housing and dinner are not provided.

Yes! An initial deposit of $350 of the registration fee will hold your camper’s spot. Additional payments can be made at any time. If the deposit option is selected, you will be asked during registration to save your credit card on file to charge the remaining camp balance one week before camp.

An early registration discount of $100 is available to all registrations completed and paid in full by March 1, 2023. Texas Rowing Camp does not provide scholarships and no additional discounts are provided. 

Yes, if spaces are still available in the other session we will accommodate a change request.  Please contact Rachel Sander (rsander@utexas.edu) with your desired plans and camper's name.

Camp registration fees may be refundable, provided the Camp Director is notified within the timelines below.  

Prior to June 1, 2024: The Texas Rowing Camp will process a refund for the registration, less a $150 cancellation fee that includes the cost of the processing/administrative/service fees paid during registration. 

June 1 - June 10, 2024: The Texas Rowing Camp will process a refund for the registration, less a $400 cancellation that includes the cost of processing/administrative/service fees paid during registration and non-refundable camp expenditures. 

Camp Begins/No Shows: No refunds will be issued once the camp has started or for any campers that fail to show up or leave camp early due to homesickness, injury, disciplinary reasons, or other reasons. 

Refunds will be issued to the card used during registration. 

The University of Texas TAX ID No. is: 74-6000-203.

Campers must complete and submit the following forms during registration: 1. Consent for Treatment/Immunization of a Minor, 2. Release and Indemnification Agreement, and 3. Transportation. Campers will be issued an electronic DocuSign envelope, a secure document system used extensively by The University of Texas at Austin, with the required forms. Please complete the envelope as soon as possible, as completed forms and deposit fees must be received to guarantee your camper’s registration. Campers will not be able to check-in if forms are not completed and received before their arrival at camp. Once submitted, DocuSign will send a confirmation email to the email address on file that will serve as your receipt. 

The Camp Director will contact a camper’s parent/guardian if there is missing/incorrect information or forms have not been received by the start of the camp. 

Yes! All campers are required to complete a physical exam within 14 months of the start of camp. A doctor’s signature is no longer required to verify their last physical exam. 

Generally, the Dining Manager is accommodating of special requests and will accommodate any special needs due to food allergies. Special requests based on food preferences, diets, etc. may not be able to be accommodated, however.

Please email RowingCamp@athletics.utexas.edu to request accommodations for your camper. The Texas Rowing camp will coordinate with The University’s Disability and Access Office to provide Accommodations and Services to address the barriers that impact a camper’s ability to learn, participate and perform.

Texas Athletics subscribes to the WeatherData, Inc. Skyguard monitoring and alerting service.  Directors are immediately notified when inclement weather is approaching the UT campus, and will remove campers from any potentially dangerous situation.

The camp can dispense medications (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC)) to your camper. These medications include prescription medications such as antibiotics, asthma inhalers, and OTC medications such as Tylenol, Advil, vitamins, and homeopathic remedies. 

The following must be completed and approved before a medicine can be dispensed to your camper:

• Complete the Permission to Dispense section on the medical forms (included in registration). Please complete this section if your camper needs a prescription or OTC medicine while at camp, even if they are not currently taking any medications. No medication can be administered until a signed and completed form is on file. This also includes any medications the camper will keep and self-administer during camp. 
  • Inhalers: Campers should keep their inhalers with them at all times, including during training sessions and downtime. 
  • Epi-Pens: Campers with epi-pens should keep their epi-pen with them at all times, including during training sessions and downtime. Please give an extra epi-pen to the athletic trainer on the first day of camp with instructions.
• Deliver medications to the athletic trainer on the first day of camp in prescription bottles or marked containers that include the camper's full name, medication name, dosage and the time of day to be administered. Clear plastic bags (such as a Zip-Loc) are a great way to keep all medicines together. 
• Verbally communicate medicine dispensing instructions with the athletic trainer on the first day of camp. If the athletic trainer helps administer medications, they will arrange times with the camper each day of the camp.

Before a camper can carry and self-administer medication during camp, all parents/guardians must affirm and agree to the following:

• The camper has been instructed on proper medication use and is physically, mentally, and behaviorally capable of administering the medication without camp personnel supervision.
• The camper has an adequate supply of the medication for the camp and can store and secure the medication. 
• The camper will use the medication only as prescribed by a physician or according to dosage instructions. The camper will not share or otherwise provide medication to any other camper.
• The camper understands and agrees that failure to abide by this agreement constitutes a violation of camp rules that will result in disciplinary action, including removal from camp.
   

Any prescriptions that need to be filled/refilled will be first processed with the camper’s insurance provided a copy of the insurance card is on file. Please upload a copy of the insurance card (front and back) to the camper’s account. A camper that uses their spending money should bring back a receipt to their parent/guardian for insurance purposes. If neither option is available, the camp will pay for the camper’s prescription and bill the camper’s account for reimbursement.

Campers needing medical attention will be treated by Texas Sports and Family Medicine (TSFM) or an Urgent Care facility. The camper and their insurance will be billed for an office visit and any provided services. DELL Children's, Seton or St. David's Hospitals will treat emergency and after-hours medical situations.

The camp will always notify parents/guardians of any medical condition, health concerns, permission for physician's visits, OTC medications, emergencies and consultations.

Every effort is made to ensure safety throughout the camp. Supervision is maintained at all camp sessions, during transportation and at the residential housing facilities. Campers are assigned to at least one coach and counselor, and are not permitted to leave facilities without supervision. 

Experienced and certified athletic trainers are available to monitor minor injuries, hydration levels and sicknesses. An athletic trainer will stay in residential housing to attend to athletic training-related issues during rest and meal hours. For more serious issues, the University of Texas Health Center is available. 

A trained staff member is assigned to the front desk of residential housing 24/7 to monitor the entrance and authorize entry onto the premises. All visitors are required to sign in. A security officer holding a current non-commissioned security license issued by the Texas Private Security Board will walk the floors of residential housing from 10 PM to 8 AM nightly. 

Per University of Texas policy and human resources procedures required by the State of Texas and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), each camp employee has completed a thorough criminal and sexual offender background check and training for child abuse awareness, safety and reporting.

Every member of our staff has fulfilled all human resources procedures and clearances required by the University of Texas, the State of Texas, the NCAA and all relevant and applicable laws, including a comprehensive criminal background check and training for child protection awareness, safety and reporting protocols. 

Our staff coaches and counselors maintain constant supervision throughout all camp activities, on and off the field. A licensed and experienced athletic trainer is on duty to attend to all injuries and sickness, as well as monitor levels of hydration and overall well being. 

All summer programs involving minors at The University of Texas at Austin follow guidelines set forth by the Youth Protection Program (YPP). The purpose of the YPP is to promote the safety of minors participating in camps or programs on university premises or participating in those programs sponsored or supported by the University. All camps and programs work closely with the YPP Manager to ensure that every program operates in accordance with all of the university’s policies, rules and regulations, as well as the laws of The State of Texas regarding the safety of minors. More information about the YPP is available online at www.youthprotectionprogram.utexas.edu, and questions can be directed to the YPP Manager at ypp@utexas.edu.

The YPP Parent Guidebook will familiarize you with how the University protects your children while they are participating in programs on campus.

On June 1, 2015, Gov. Greg Abbott signed S.B. 11, also known as the "campus carry" law. S.B. 11 provides that license holders may carry a concealed handgun throughout university campuses, starting Aug. 1, 2016. The law gives public universities some discretion to regulate campus carry.

The University of Texas at Austin and President Gregory L. Fenves take issues surrounding guns on campus very seriously and will strive to create policies that conform to the new law, protect the rights of citizens and ensure the safety and security of the entire campus.

S.B. 11 provides that after consulting with students, staff and faculty regarding "the nature of the student population, specific safety considerations and the uniqueness of the campus environment" the university may enact reasonable rules and regulations regarding: 
• carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on campus; and 
• storage of handguns in dormitories or other residential facilities

The law stipulates, however, that these rules and regulations may not either "generally prohibit" or "have the effect of generally prohibiting" license holders from carrying concealed handguns on campus.  The purpose of the Youth Protection Program (YPP) is to protect all minors in their university-sponsored activities and interactions involving members of The University of Texas at Austin community. Pursuant to S.B. 11 (the “Campus Carry Law”), the YPP Policy prohibits the carrying of a concealed handgun by any person involved in a University of Texas at Austin camp/program for minors. This Policy also applies to parents and guardians who are visiting or transporting a participating minor to and from camps/programs at The University of Texas at Austin.

“PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN”

Please see the Campus Carry Implementation (www.campuscarry.utexas.edu/) website for more information.

Designated individuals will set their social media accounts to private for the duration of the camp. Personal emails, text messages, phone calls, and private social media communications with campers are not allowed.

Campers may stay in contact with the camp director, faculty or staff via the camp/program social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Personal emails, text messages, phone calls, and private social media communications with camp staff and faculty are not allowed.

Tuesday June 11/18, 2024 

Check-In between 12 and 12:30 P.M. at The University of Austin campus.

Check-Out for Day campers is at 5:30 P.M. (Dinner is not provided for day campers

Wednesday June 12/19 & Thursday June 13/20, 2024

Check-In for Day Campers is at 7:00 A.M.

Check-Out for Day Campers is at 5:30 P.M. (Dinner is not provided for day campers)

Friday June 14/21, 2024

Check-In for Day Campers is at 7:00 A.M.

Check-Out for Day Campers is 12:30 P.M. (Lunch is not provided for day campers)

Check-Out for Overnight Campers is 1-3 P.M.

Tuesday, June 11/18, 2024

12 - 12:30 p.m. Check in and Drop off

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Welcome Meeting

2:15 p.m. Afternoon workout in Erg Room

5:00 p.m. Swim Test

6 p.m. Pick Up

Wednesday, June 12/19 and Thursday, June 13/20

7:00 a.m. Drop off & Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Bus to boathouse

7:45 a.m. Row 1

10 a.m. Break & snack

10:30 a.m. Row 2

12:30 p.m. Load Bus

1:15 p.m.. Lunch

2:00 p.m. Free Time

3:00 p.m. Erg room

5:30 p.m. Pick up

5:30 p.m. Dinner for Resident Campers

Friday, June 14/21

7:00 a.m. Drop off & Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Bus to boathouse

7:45 a.m. Row 1

10 a.m. Break & snack

10:30 a.m. Row 2

12:30 p.m. Load Bus

1 p.m. Check Out 

• Clothing: Campers should wear tight fitting shorts or leggings and a workout top. We suggest to wear a loose long sleeve for sun protection.
  Swimsuit & towel for swim test the first day
  Hat & sunglasses
  Running shoes
  Flip flops/ sandals
• Equipment: Water bottle with a sock around it to protect the boat, Plenty of sunscreen, Running Shoes, Flip Flops/Slides,
• Optional: Medications (Please notify the Camp Director of any medical conditions/medications)
• Food: Favorite snacks

* Ice water and Gatorade are provided at all training sessions. 

TBD

Check-in occurs on the first day of camp between 12 and 1 PM on campus at the University of Texas at Austin, TX 78705.  Airport Pick-up by camp staff is available for a pick up at 12 and 1 P.M. 

Camp check-out occurs on the last day of camp between 1 and 3 P.M. on campus at the University of Texas at AUstin, TX 78705. Airport Drop-off leaves campus at 1:30 and 2:30 P.M. It takes approximately 20’ from leaving campus to walking in the airport. Please do not schedule flights before 3:45 P.M. 

Campers may add “Airport Pick-Up” and/or “Airport Drop-off” option during registration if the camper needs a ride from or to Austin Bergstrom Airport by our camp staff. 

Tuesday, June 11/18, 2024

12 - 12:30 p.m. Check in and Drop off

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Welcome Meeting

2:15 p.m. Afternoon workout in Erg Room

5:00 p.m. Swim Test

7:30 p.m. Games with counselors

9:00 p.m. Dorm Check

9:45 p.m. Lights out

Wednesday, June 12/19 and Thursday, June 13/20

7:00 a.m. Drop off & Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Bus to boathouse

7:45 a.m. Row 1

10 a.m. Break & snack

10:30 a.m. Row 2

12:30 p.m. Load Bus

1:15 p.m.. Lunch

2:00 p.m. Free Time

3:00 p.m. Erg room

5:30 p.m. Pick up

5:30 p.m. Dinner for Resident Campers

6:30 p.m.. Games with Counselors

9:00 p.m.. Dorm Check

9:45 p.m.. Lights Out

Friday, June 14/21

7:00 a.m. Drop off & Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Bus to boathouse

7:45 a.m. Row 1

10 a.m. Break & snack

10:30 a.m. Row 2

12:30 p.m. Load Bus

1 - 3:00 p.m. Check Out 

All overnight campers are housed in a suite at The Castilian located at 2323 San Antonio St. Austin, TX 78705, located one block from the University campus.

Parking is available in the garage at the San Antonio Garage at 2420 San Antonio St. 

Commuters and campers that drive themselves to campus will have to park their vehicles in the garage. The garage charges for parking – typically $20 (or more) per day for overnight parking. Parking fees are NOT included in the camp fees - the camper is responsible for the parking fees. For safety reasons, resident campers will not be allowed to leave camp without written permission from their parent.

• Clothing: Campers should wear tight fitting shorts or leggings and a workout top. We suggest to wear a loose long sleeve for sun protection.
  Swimsuit & towel for swim test the first day
  Hat & sunglasses
  Running shoes
  Flip flops/ sandals
• Equipment: Water bottle with a sock around it to protect the boat, Plenty of sunscreen, Running Shoes, Flip Flops/Slides,
• Optional: Medications (Please notify the Camp Director of any medical conditions/medications)
• Food: Favorite snacks
• Umbrella - We walk from the residence hall to Belmont Hall and DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (where the campsessions are held). If it rains, you’ll need an umbrella.
• Linens (sheets, blanket, pillow, pillow case, towel, etc.) - Beds at The Castilian are either  XL twin size.  Some campers prefer sleeping bags. Remember, linens are not provided by the camp or the dorm so you must bring your own.
• Toiletries - Soap and shampoo are NOT provided by the dorm.
• Alarm clock - We do not provide wake up calls!
• Money – While campers will not need money, most bring spending money for late night snacks, a trip to the Co-Op bookstore, etc. Campers that park on campus will also be charged a parking fee that is not included in the camp fee. Parking is available in The Callaway House garage; the daily rate varies. Typical charges are $20 or more per day are must be paid to the parking attendant. There will be a $50.00 fee charged for lost room key fobs. These fees must be paid directly to The Callaway House at the time of the incident, or at check out, and are subject to change without notice.
• Camera – Many campers take pictures of fellow campers, the counselors and the campus / facilities.
• Fan – The dormitories are air-conditioned, however some campers have brought fans with them also. The room temperatures are typically comfortable.
• Props or materials for Talent Show - On the last evening of camp we host a talent show for campers. It has become a camper favorite! If you have a special talent and plan to participate in the talent show, please consider any props you may need and bring them with you (e.g., guitar, playing cards, music, wigs, clothing, etc.).

* Ice water and Gatorade are provided at all training sessions. 

Televisions, laptops, and excessive amounts of cash are not allowed. Contraband items that have no place at camp: matches, lighters, knives, firearms, alcoholic beverages, rope, razor blades, tobacco products, illegal drugs, candles, fireworks, incense, etc. If it requires a second thought or question about whether it belongs at camp or not - it doesn't!

Yes! All rooms are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves.

Yes! Credit/debit card and some coin-operated washers and dryers are located at the residential housing. Campers will be responsible for bringing their own laundry supplies.

Yes, curfew is provided on a daily basis.

Yes. Counselors will organize games and activities for free time during the day and in the evenings.

Campers will be automatically charged a $50 fee to their account for a lost room key.  Campers can request a replacement key at the front desk of their housing facility and/or ask a camp counselor for assistance. 

Yes! Just include the name of the camper(s) your camper would like to stay with during registration. Most rooms accommodate up to four campers. Roommate requests must correspond to each other and we will do our best to accommodate.  All roommate requests must be of the same sex. 

For campers attending as a team or in a large group, please email RowingCamp@athletics.utexas.edu to make special arrangements.

As campers are permitted to bring cell phones, parents/guardians may communicate directly with their camper via his/her mobile phone (if applicable). If you cannot reach your child, or in case of emergency, contact the camp director at the contact number provided prior to camp registration.. 

Camp Contact Phone Number
(512) 662-6658, Rachel Sander, Camp Director

Yes! Parents/guardians are invited to attend any camp sessions and are permitted to visit their child in the lobby of the Camper Housing. Parents/guardians are not permitted on camper housing floors outside of check-in and check-out hours of operation. 

Because of the limited number of days on campus, parents/guardians are discouraged from sending a package to their camper during camp. However, parents/guardians who choose to do so may do so using the residence hall mailing address. We recommend using FedEx, DHS, USPS or DHL. Packages must be sent in time for the camper to receive it before the camp concludes. Any packages that arrive late or after the camper has departed can be picked up in person within two weeks of the conclusion of the camp or returned to the sender at their expense. 

Camper Name
C/O Texas Rowing Camp
2139 San Jacinto Blvd.
Red McCombs Red Zone 206B

Austin, TX 78712

Yes! Pick up from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport is available for $25 one way and $50 round trip. Please email RowingCamp@athletics.utexas.edu if you require this service.

For those campers traveling as registered unaccompanied minors with an airline, list “Rachel Sander or Texas Rowing Camp Representative” as the person designated to pick up your camper.  We understand that some airlines may not accept the above and want the exact information. The camp is unable to provide exact contact information until approximately 1-2 days prior to the camper’s arrival if this information is needed.  

Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will allow a staff member access beyond the security checkpoint to pick up unaccompanied minors who are registered as such with the airline.  The airline managers at Austin-Bergstrom airport have been notified of our procedures. Counselors who pick the campers up will have ID identifying them as working for Rachel Sander and the University of Texas at Austin.   Airlines do have different age requirements for what they consider “Unaccompanied” – please check with your carrier, and if your camper is flying to camp as an unaccompanied minor, please note this in their online account.  

Campers traveling alone should also have the following phone number to call if they have not been picked up within 20 minutes:  

Camp Director Name: Rachel Sander (512) 662-6658 

Please make all related airline unaccompanied minor plans and pay all required fees in advance for the complete trip.  Campers must be registered as unaccompanied minors with the airline for us to meet them at the gate upon arrival, and escort them to their gate at departure.  

NOTE:  These directions are given to cover all possibilities.  Planes are often late, rescheduled, etc.  With increased security measures, we will do our best to get to all campers as they are de-boarding their plane or leaving the security area. The directions will give your child confidence and security in the pick-up process. 

Airport Maps: More information may be obtained by checking the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport website: http://www.austintexas.gov/airport.

All levels of experience are welcome. Camp is open to girls who have never rowed before and rowers who have raced at U19 Worlds. Campers with no experience learn to row in eights. Athletes with rowing experience may row eights, fours, pairs, doubles or singles. Campers are split up based on ability and goals.

Please contact Rachel Sander (rsander@utexas.edu) if you have any concerns about a campers age and/or experience. 

All sports camps and clinics conducted by The University of Texas are open to all entrants per NCAA rules and regulations. Enrollment is limited only by age, grade level, gender and capacity restrictions.

The University of Texas Rowing coaches are Gia Doonan, Spencer Kales, Alexa McAuliffe and Helen Samaniego.

We strive to have a player to coach ratio between 7-10:1, with additional support staff on site at all times. Camp sessions have been known to have even lower ratios, providing the best on personal instruction and overall experience.

The University of Texas is a permit parking only campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please observe posted signs on campus. The camp is not responsible for parking tickets received by campers or parents. 

Campers will be under constant supervision of camp counselors. Between practices and after dinner, counselors will organize games and activities that will take up “free time”. 

Yes! We welcome parents/guardians to observe any camp sessions in designated areas.  Visitors, including parents/guardians, are not allowed to be in areas where only authorized personnel and campers are permitted.  This is for the safety of all campers in attendance. 

Campers will ride buses to/from camp sessions. 

We want camp to be a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all campers. In order to ensure that camp runs smoothly, campers will be expected to adhere to the following rules while at camp.

1. Boathouse and BBR Locker Room Policy
   1. Locker room will only be used for hanging out between sessions. Changing clothes will only be allowed in the bathroom stalls. Showering is not allowed in locker rooms. Campers will only shower in dorms.
2. Buddy Policy
   1. Campers will always travel in pairs or more. A camper is not allowed to be alone with counselors. All text communication will occur over a group chat.
3. Campers will not leave the dorm without a counselor and their buddy. 
4. Campers are not allowed in any dorm room other than their own. 
5. Bullying, disrespectful or hurtful behavior and actions will NOT be tolerated and can cause immediate dismissal without refund from camp.
6. Any action that is seen to be dangerous can also cause a dismissal from camp.
7. If campers are found in violation of camp rules, staff may take ANY the following actions.
   1. Verbal Warning
   2. Call home
   3. Send the camper home with no refund

It depends! Most campers will bring $30-$50. Campers will need money for merchandise purchases at the camp store and University Co-Op (overnight campers only). Campers are responsible for their own money.

Yes! Merchandise will be posted later this spring in the registration portal for pre-purchase. The camp store will be open during the camp check-in and check-out, during select hours of the camp and at the residential housing at overnight camps.  All merchandise will ONLY be sold through the registration portal and will require credit card information to complete the sale. Only merchandise (no food) will be available for purchase.

We make every attempt to reunite lost articles with owners daily. However, we cannot be responsible for returning unclaimed belongings. We encourage campers to write their full name on everything of importance. Any item not claimed after two weeks will be discarded. 

TBD (Dependent on registration platform)

Please email RowingCamp@athletics.utexas.edu and we’ll be happy to answer your question personally.